Clinical Research Assistant at The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Job Purpose

• The Clinical Research Assistant will provide essential support to clinical research teams in the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical trials and research studies. This role involves assisting with participant recruitment, data collection, regulatory documentation, and study administration to ensure research activities are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards within the African Medical Centre of Excellence.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Study Coordination Support

• Assist in the preparation and organization of study-related materials, including participant information sheets, consent forms, and case report forms (CRFs).
• Support the scheduling of participant visits, follow-ups, and study-related assessments.
• Help maintain study timelines and track progress against research milestones.

Participant Recruitment & Management

• Screen potential participants against study eligibility criteria under supervision.
• Assist with the informed consent process, ensuring participants fully understand study requirements.
• Coordinate participant visits, including reminders, logistics, and follow-up communications.

Data Collection & Management

• Collect, record, and enter research data accurately into case report forms and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Perform basic data quality checks and assist with query resolution.
• Maintain organized and secure study documentation and participant records.

Regulatory & Ethics Compliance

• Assist in the preparation and submission of documents to ethics committees and regulatory bodies.
• Help maintain regulatory files and ensure all study documentation is audit-ready.
• Support compliance with GCP guidelines, study protocols, and institutional policies.

Laboratory & Specimen Management

• Collect, process, label, and store biological specimens according to study protocols.
• Coordinate specimen transportation to laboratory facilities when required.
• Maintain accurate specimen tracking logs and freezer inventories.

Communication & Administrative Support

• Serve as a liaison between research participants, investigators, and study sponsors.
• Assist in preparing for monitoring visits and internal/external audits.
• Support the research team with general administrative tasks, including meeting coordination and minute-taking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or a related life science/ health field.
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a clinical or research setting. Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience may be considered.

Experience

• Basic understanding of clinical research processes, terminology, and ethics.
• Experience with data collection, entry, and basic management.
• Familiarity with biological specimen handling and basic laboratory procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed protocols and work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.